Economics

Professionals’ union Prospect wades into row over government’s failure to reduce contribution rates following valuations ‘pause’

High Court move will challenge government’s failure to reduce contributions following firefighters' ruling

Report blasts "incomplete and inaccurate" understanding of conditions and flags £916m backlog of major repairs

NLC chief tells CSW that “big wicked" policy problems will require increased collaboration across the public sector

Northern Ireland has lowest median rates at Grade 6 to Executive Officer level

Mark Thurston leads ranking for second year running as John Manzoni and Mark Sedwill well down list

Appointment will replace Robert Chote, who has led fiscal watchdog since 2010

National Audit Office says department and delivery firm underestimated the task of delivering new rail network

Watchdog says keenness to proceed with Liverpool project led to deal being struck before construction failings were known

National Audit Office flags lack of measurable objectives and impact evaluation in department’s £2.4bn-a-year portfolio of help

'Tough decisions' needed to support Budget, prime minister tells ministers

Robin Butler suggested impressionist could trick chancellor into revealing budget details amid wave of spoof calls, former Channel 4 boss recalls